Increased referee strictness when teams were already shorthanded so that penalties no longer go uncalled.

Increased pokecheck success when in proper positions.

Increased penalties from stick lift at wrong angles.

Removed the effect protecting the puck has in resistance to being hit (either with protect puck or holding the puck out away from your opponent). Note: Being in a controlled glide with full balance and/or limiting the relative speed of the hit will still be advantageous over skating, performing an action or higher relative speed hits when trying to stay in control.

Addressed issue where players would occasionally stay in the penalty box for the rest of the game after the end of their penalty Hut 16 coins buy.

Addressed issue where players would not line up correctly when using the aggressive faceoff style during an offensive zone faceoff.

PRESENTATION

Added the 2015-16 Boston Bruins Winter Classic jersey

Added the 2015-16 Montreal Canadian’s Winter Classic jersey

Added the 2015-16 Chicago Blackhawks Stadium Series jersey

Added the 2015-16 Minnesota Wild Stadium Series jersey

Added the 2015-16 Colorado Avalanche Stadium Series jersey

Added the 2015-16 Detroit Red Wings Stadium Series jersey

Added the San Antonio Rampage 3rd jersey

Added the Charlottetown Islanders 3rd jersey

Added the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 3rd jersey

Added the Hamilton Bulldogs 3rd jersey

ONLINE

Made network performance improvements in EA SPORTS Hockey League and Online Team Play.